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Today we're chatting about Seasonal Affective Disorder — Seasonal Depression. Gabrielle Coffey on TikTok mapped out our days and told us we need a plan. 5hahem on Instagram cleared it up,  SAD is seasonal depression.  Some Symptoms — Persistent low mood, lacking energy, harder to get up in the morning, difficulty concentrating, change in appetite and more. How are we handling it? Routines , S...

Remembering who TF you are…  Baby, we been through some things and we have forgotten our joy. We are forgotten how important it is to take up some space!! In this episode we discuss some areas of importance to getting yourself back. We talk about people, our appearance and environment; we discuss getting up and getting out, as well as enjoying time with yourself. And then there are a few things th...

Hey y'all!! Quick disclaimer: this is not medical advice. You can find all of this information yourself in a textbook, from your care practitioner and on the internet. Here, we're talking about it though. What is Gestational Diabetes? When — different question — do you want to screen? (Accepting the risks of undiagnosed gestational diabetes.) If you screen positive, will you do the diagn...

Random...put it in the air chat: Breakfast coffee with a friend Watching Wednesday  Halle Berry — WE LOVE YOU Amanda Seales' debate Child marriage & the Age of consent I finally saw The Notebook for the first time!! xoxoxoxox, Ashlee

Tips for Healthier Menstruation In American society, we have normalized painful periods. Normalizing discomfort over HEALTHY MENSTRUATION. It's not normal -- it's common. And we're are working to arrive at healthy. In this week's episode, I share a quick Reddit AITA, discuss some of the below discomforts of menstruation, and what can help. Recommended Read: The Fifth Vital Sign...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of destigmatizing abortion care. There is so much conversation around female reproductive health and the fact that abortion care is health care. Let's understand why abortion care is health care. Let's understand why this is more than a political conversation about a person's right to choose whether or not to continue in their pregn...

A million things you didn’t learn in school - a few notes from me and the ladies on TikTok. Low impact exercises plus high fiber plus great protein REST and Sleep - 9-10 hours necessary, take a nap in needed. Medical Gaslighting Listen to your intuition Stop feeling bad for being a women Magnesium every night increases sleep quality and reducing bloating around the time of menstruation Prenatals a...

Today, we're chatting about sexual intercourse education - a communication with yourself, partner, or many partners. It took me some time to become comfortable with the topic... and then I came to realize - not all babies are made in missionary position! It would be great for more birth workers coming to terms with the fact that our clients are here because they engaged in sexual intercourse....

Welcome back to VulvaVaginaCervix!! I've been a doula these past 12 years and I share a story about my sister. (I am so proud of her!) As I listened to her story of medical mistreatment, I felt helpless because I have not completed my CPM (Certified Professional Midwifery) Certification just yet. Next, I share a bit about the kinds of conversations you will have with your doula and choosing a...

Today, we're talking about friendship: the benefits to your health, confidence and life. We discuss what a great and bad friendship looks like.  We begin with some unhinged social media posts: Hey Blacks!!, Ugly By Proxy and AITA. The point of today's episode: be open to making some new friends and nurturing the old relationships as well.  GREAT Friendships: Building confidence, add humo...

In this episode, I elaborate on a text message that I share with friends. I am not a physician. I am sharing what I do. Text below: 1. Urinate before and after sex - there is no such thing as a moment… you always time to use the restroom, use protection, and have a conversation about the sexual intercourse. 2. Have (you have) and be certain your partner has great oral hygiene... concerning oral se...

GIRL!!! We need to talk. "Girl Dinner" (for those that are unaware, when you are tired or overwhelmed and dinner consists of 1-2 random items)... GIRL DINNER needs to be no more. GO GROCERY SHOPPING you beautiful, yet dehydrated, Bitch! I love you, go have a great meal!! In this episode, we chat grocery shopping and everyday activities as a form of self care. I LOOOOVVVEEE a good face ma...

The girlies went to see the movie Sinners and we gathered on TikTok Live to chat about it. This episode was recorded a few weeks before publishing. It does include spoilers, however, there is kinda no way to spoil the movie. Please make your way to go and see Sinners, as well. It is an incredible film... AMEN.

There is no much in the news, amongst family and friends, and on TikTok panels with strangers at the moment concerning intimate partner violence. We are discussing and judging women for the decisions they are making and what has happened to them. At VulvaVaginaCervix, we simply believe women... that's it. We Believe You.

Welcome to VulvaVaginaCervix!! -- an incredibly safe and fun space where we are discussing all of the things. Let's talk about our lives and how it's affecting our health and wellness. Let's talk about what's happening in the world and why it really is so important for us to contribute to the conversation!  Join me, Ashlee, each week to discuss all of the things... mmmmuuuaahhh...